Get ready for the clash of MMA icons as Sage Northcutt takes on Shinya Aoki. Find out who will come out on top in this highly-anticipated fight at ONE 165: Superlek vs Takeru. Watch it on global pay-per-view at watch.onefc.com.
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Sage Northcutt, the rising star from Katy, Texas, is set to face off against Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki in a highly-anticipated clash. Northcutt believes he has what it takes to hang with Aoki on the ground, despite Aoki’s impressive ground game with nine submission victories in ONE. Aoki, on the other hand, is looking to avoid a third-straight loss in MMA after suffering back-to-back knockouts. This fight will determine whether Aoki can climb back into the win column or if Northcutt will further establish himself as one of the most exciting prospects in the world of mixed martial arts.
Sage Northcutt, the rising star from Katy, Texas, believes he has what it takes to hang with Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki on the ground. As he gears up for his second fight under the ONE Championship banner, Northcutt is set to face off against Aoki at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Aoki, known for his exceptional ground game with nine submission victories in ONE, poses a significant challenge for Northcutt. However, ‘Super’ Sage is confident that Aoki will have a tough time taking him down and executing his grappling skills.
In an interview with ESPN, Northcutt emphasized that MMA is not just about grappling, but also incorporates ground and pound and starts with both fighters standing up. Despite this, Northcutt remains confident heading into the fight.
Will Sage Northcutt hand Shinya Aoki his third-straight loss in MMA? Northcutt enters the contest with momentum after his impressive 39-second heel hook submission against Pakistani MMA champion Ahmed Mujtaba at ONE Fight Night 10 in May. On the other hand, Aoki is looking to avoid a third consecutive loss after suffering back-to-back knockouts against Yoshihiro Akiyama and Saygid Izagakhmaev. Aoki also faced off against reigning ONE submission grappling world champions Kade Ruotolo and Mikey Musumeci, but was unsuccessful on both occasions.
The outcome of this clash will determine whether Aoki can climb back into the win column or if Northcutt will further establish himself as one of the most exciting prospects in the world of mixed martial arts.
Watch the highly-anticipated Sage Northcutt vs Shinya Aoki fight and many other thrilling matchups at ONE 165: Superlek vs Takeru, available via global pay-per-view at watch.onefc.com.
